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Yes, in Victoria, you can authorise someone to bid at auction on your behalf. This is known as a ‘proxy bid’ or ‘bidding on your behalf’ and requires a specific legal process to ensure transparency and validity. As of December...
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In Victoria, the amount of notice a landlord must give a tenant to vacate a property depends on the type of tenancy agreement. As of December 2025, most fixed-term tenancies require at least 60 days’ notice, while periodic tenancies (month-to-month)...
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Council rates are a compulsory annual charge levied by local councils to fund essential community services. The amount you pay is determined by the property’s Capital Improved Value (CIV) – the value of the land and buildings – and a...
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Conveyancing involves the legal transfer of property ownership from a seller to a buyer. It’s a crucial part of the sales process, ensuring all legal requirements are met and the title is correctly transferred. As of December 2025, conveyancing fees...
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Open inspections are a crucial part of a Melbourne property sale, allowing potential buyers to view the home and assess its suitability. As of December 2025, strategically timing these inspections can significantly impact the level of interest generated and ultimately,...
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The timeframe for hearing back on rental applications in Victoria varies, but generally, prospective tenants can expect a response within 5-10 business days as of December 2025. This process is influenced by the volume of applications received and the property...
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Landlords, or their property managers, taking photos during inspections is a standard practice in Melbourne, primarily to document the property’s condition. As of December 2025, this is commonly done to maintain a visual record for both the landlord and the...
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While technically legal, paying rent in cash is becoming increasingly uncommon in Melbourne, and is rarely favoured by rental providers (landlords) as of December 2025. Most rental agreements now stipulate electronic funds transfer (EFT) as the preferred method. Currently in...
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An Expression of Interest (EOI) campaign is a sales method where potential buyers submit their offers privately to the real estate agent, rather than bidding publicly at auction. As of December 2025, it’s a common alternative to auction, particularly when...
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Settlement day is the final step in the property selling process, where ownership of the property is officially transferred from the seller to the buyer. As of December 2025, it’s the day funds are exchanged and the buyer receives the...
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